Live Band Listings
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Friday 31 May  Columbia - The Sound of Oasisplus The Tones There we were, now here we are, Columbia an experienced oasis tribute band playing the stone cold classics and fan favourites of one of Britain's best loved rock and roll bands are always guarenteed to get the crowd going. Formed in Scotland's capital city Columbia have been steadily building a repution as one of the best oasis tributes, wowing audiences wherever they have played. All of the band members had previously been playing with other bands until the call for an Oasis tribute came along and Columbia was born. 2019 looks to be an another exiting year for the band playing gigs throughout Scotland and the north of England To buy tickets online click here Join the Facebook Event HERE From 8pm - 11pm in The Live Lounge (Downstairs Only). Admission Tickets £7 + BF from Skiddle. Age restriction: Minimum age is 16 - ID may be required. Young Scot Cards accepted. Drinks promos: . |
Saturday 8 June  Volts AC DC TributeVolts are Scotland's premier tribute to the world's greatest ever rock n' roll band, AC/DC. The shows are not for the faint-hearted - Willie (Bon/Brian), Craig (Angus), John (Malcolm), Tony (Cliff) and Iain (Phil) give nothing less than 100% every night to bring packed houses two blistering hours of non-stop AC/DC classics. Buy tickets HERE From 8pm - 11pm in The Live Lounge (Downstairs Only). Admission TBC. Age restriction: Minimum age is 16 - ID may be required. Young Scot Cards accepted. Drinks promos: . |
Saturday 29 June  MacTallicaFormed in 2012, Mactallica have built a solid reputation as Scotland’s most authentic, accurate tribute to the heavy metal giants, Metallica!! With a vast vocabulary of Metallica’s songs always ready to go, dazzling musicianship and and an unhealthy obsession with replicating the real, live experience of a Metallica show, Mactallica have been receiving rave reviews across Scotland from fans who have seen the real deal!! Buy tickets HERE Join the Facebook Event HERE From 8pm - 11pm in The Live Lounge (Downstairs Only). Admission Tickets £8 in advance, £10 on the door. Age restriction: Minimum age is 16 - ID may be required. Young Scot Cards accepted. Drinks promos: . |
Sunday 30 June  RedfishBuilding on the success of the Old Fire Station Blues Jams, Redfish bring the event to The Venue Dumfries on the last Sunday of the month, commencing Sunday 30 June at 4pm. Musicians and singers are cordially invited to perform with this Blues Matters Magazine - acclaimed Border blues band. Admission is £5 on the door, and free for contributing artists. Three hours of fabulous live music. Dates of 30 June, 25 August, 29 September, 27 October and 24 November confirmed. Join the Facebook Event HERE From 4pm - 7pm in The Live Lounge (Downstairs Only). Admission £5. Age restriction: Minimum age is 16 - ID may be required. Young Scot Cards accepted. Drinks promos: . |
Saturday 20 July  Fue Fightersplus The Fighting 69th Fue Fighters - Scotland's Foo Fighters Tribute first came about in a small kitchen in Hamilton in 2014, after Mark replied to Gordon's online ad to see if anyone was interested in starting a Foo's trib. After a splendid acoustic rendition of Big Me, it was quickly decided that they should push on with plans to recruit new members, while practising in each others houses. Scott quickly came on board as drummer, after which Mark and Gordon quickly decided that new amps would have to be bought in order to be heard! After our original bassist Paul decided to leave with our thanks after our early gigs, Stewart came on board, and the he quickly settled in, bringing with him his incredible enthusiasm and stage presence. The rest, as they say, is history. The band regularly play in Scotland's top pubs and clubs dedicated to playing live music, constantly striving to hone in on the brilliant sound of Foo Fighters. Rock on!! Gordon, from Hamilton, lead guitar and vocals. He has done tribute work in the Tenerife and Canaries circuit including Status Quo, Green Day, Floyd and and also rock/pop covers band working the holiday resorts. Since return to Scotland had also been a guitarist and singer in 12 Gold Bars (Quo). Mark, from Falkirk, rhythm guitar and vocals. Has rehearsed in a few covers and original bands but never actually made it onto stage proper, so this the first band he has played on stage with. Stewart, from Clydebank, bass guitar, is the band's scholar. Studied music at James Watt and has been playing 15 years played in a Fleetwood Mac and AC/DC tribute. He also played in an original band and recorded a couple of singles. Scotty, also from Clydebank, drums. Scotty has been drumming 25 years in many bands in Scotland over the years. The past 12 years mostly in the covers and tribute scene and is a very busy "dep" drummer in the Scottish rock covers scene. To buy tickets online click here Join the Facebook Event HERE From 8pm - 11pm in The Live Lounge (Downstairs Only). Admission £5. Age restriction: Minimum age is 16 - ID may be required. Young Scot Cards accepted. Drinks promos: . |
Saturday 24 August  Rock Bottom (UK)A Tribute to the music of UFO ROCK BOTTOM (UK) was formed in 2012 by a group of experienced musicians united by a common love of classic UFO / Michael Schenker Group. Bringing together timeless hard rock anthems from the "Strangers In The Night" and "One Night In Budokan" live albums, Rock Bottom blend quality musicianship, driving on-stage energy and authentic tones from that magical 70's and early 80's era. Join the Facebook Event HERE From 8pm - 11pm in The Live Lounge (Downstairs Only). Admission Tickets £6 in advance, £8 on the door. Age restriction: Minimum age is 16 - ID may be required. Young Scot Cards accepted. Drinks promos: . |
Saturday 19 October Maiden Scotland Scream for Me Dumfries!! Maiden Scotland are one of the best and most established tributes to rock legends Iron Maiden. Formed in 2003, Maiden Scotland have been touring all over the UK and Ireland ever since. Featuring 5 experienced musicians, the band is fronted by vocal powerhouse Martin Jakubski. Martin has the exceptional power and range needed to accurately deliver the air raid siren vocals of Bruce Dickinson. Martin's singing credentials were proven when he was chosen by original Marillion guitar Steve Rothery to sing in his solo band. On the lead twin guitar are the brothers grimm, Mark and Stuart Mitchell, both have performed on tour with original Iron Maiden singer Paul Dianno and know exactly how a Maiden tribute should sound! Completing the line up on bass is the Glasgow legend that is Allen Bell as wee 'arry! On drums we have the amazing Mark Bray who also features in top Rush tribute Moving Pictures, both top class musicians. Maiden Scotland cover all era of Iron Maiden. Although the focus is mainly on the classic Eighties era. You will hear all the classic hits like Run to the Hills, Wasted Years and Can I Play with Madness but also epic album tracks like Fear of the Dark and Phantom of the Opera. Maiden Scotland are not a cabaret tribute band and do not wear wigs, preferring to focus on putting on a full blown rock gig with 110% commitment. A ferocious live band in their own right, Maiden Scotland's gonna get ya! Up the Irons Join the Facebook Event HERE From 8pm - 11pm in The Live Lounge (Downstairs Only). Admission £10. Age restriction: Minimum age is 16 - ID may be required. Young Scot Cards accepted. Drinks promos: . |
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